Ok, so I wanted to brag quick about all the insanely great deals I got for the girls. They each get $150 as a 1 time clothing allowance. Past that, we are responsible for clothing them out of our monthly funds. Here’s what I got…
Oldest…
10 full outfits (either dress, or shirt and pants)
1 pk. each undies and socks
3 pairs of jammies
Middle…
7 full outfits
1 pk socks and 3 pairs of tights
3 pairs of jammies
1 pair of shoes
Baby…
12 full outfits
3 pairs of jammies
1 pair of shoes
1 pk socks
3 pairs tights
For a total of….
$180.00!!!!!!!
Yes that’s right!!! That’s total! Not each!! Man, I’m so proud of myself. This will leave enough money for clothes in the spring for all of them too!!
How did I do it?? Well, we have a children’s consignment store here and the owner is a HUGE supporter of foster families and what we do so she gives 25% off to us. Most clothing is $5 or less! It’s an awesome resource because I can get so much more bang for my buck. There’s always really cute stuff too! She doesn’t take anything that is stained or heavily worn and quite often I find stuff that still has tags on them. It’s so wonderful because I’m so picky on clothes. I feel like they should have really nice and really cute clothes…it’s the least they deserve right!!??
OK done with the bragging now! You may move on with your day! 
Does that mean you will be able to get more clothes for them later? Using the original money you had? That’s great!
Yes, Jana. The $150/child is a one-time deal, but it doesn’t matter how long you break it out over. I’ve actually had kids here for which we had money left and I was able to stock up for her for the next two years using the same consignment shop I went to this time.
Fantastic !!!!!! How Great is that company to give you such a great discount!!!!
And money left over who said woman cant go shoppping and come home with everything they need and money left over!!!!
WOoohoooOOOooooo~
Wow! That’s great!
That is awesome!!! Way to go, shopper extroidonaire!!!!
Wow! Great deals! I love children’s consignment shops!
Wow, what a great deal, Mandie!